• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-163747

  Initial Posting Date:

  08/16/2024

  Application Deadline:

  09/16/2024

  Agency:

  Oregon Health Authority

  Salary Range:

  $6,257 - $9,677

  Position Type:

  Employee

  Position Title:

  Strategic Operations Manager (Public Health Manager 1)

  Job Description:

  The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section is recruiting for a Strategic Operations Manager to provide management of administrative, operations and fiscal support staff within the HPCDP programs. In this position, you will advance strategic leadership and oversight by planning, organizing, and managing the operations of the HPCDP section’s public health practices and infrastructure to ensure the 60+ HPCDP staff have the necessary support, capacity, tools and resources to execute community-wide disease prevention, health protection, health equity and health promotion strategies.

  You will be responsible for implementing internal operations plan goals and objectives and will execute initiatives that aim to build a healthy workplace culture, streamline processes for efficiency. You will collaborate with the Office of the State Public Health Director (OSPHD), the Center for Prevention and Health Promotion (CPHP), and other human resources, contract and procurement, fiscal and administrative systems to support and improve HPCDP’s internal operation’s processes and systems and how those systems align with Center, Division, and Agency processes.

  You will also promote diversity, equity and inclusion, and anti-racism

  approaches in the workplace; provide program and policy administration, leadership and supervision, fiscal and budget support, and act as the section’s operations liaison.

  OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

  The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.

  This is a full-time, permanent position and is considered management service and not represented by a union.

  What's in it for you?
  The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

  • We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
  • Paid Leave Days:
    • 11 paid holidays each year
    • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
    • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
    • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
  • Pension and retirement programs
  • Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
  • Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

  95% of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

  
  OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here , t o learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.

  WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  Minimum Qualifications

  Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR two years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field (public health).

  Desired Attributes

  Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.

  • The individual must possess skills in cultural competency, a commitment to ongoing development on unconscious bias, health equity, anti-racism, diversity, inclusion, and belonging and have experience developing and implementing policies/programs that promote equity and reduce systemic barriers.

  Strategic planning and program management.

  • Demonstrated experience converting vision, strategy, and administrative direction to establish equitable agency policies, goals and functional requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and supervise adaptive teams that work toward shared goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and present policy and program recommendations to
  • management for approval and implementation.
  • Ability to thoughtfully develop and execute comprehensive work plans and deliverables.
  • Demonstrated track record for completion of high-quality deliverables within short timeframes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with community members, key strategic allies and diverse work teams.
  • Extensive experience in and knowledge of principles and practices of large-scale project management.
  • Advanced knowledge and lived or professional experience with governmental public health systems and working knowledge of population health, workforce diversity and operational metrics.

  Budget Planning and Coordination

  • Skill to oversee the planning and development of complex budgetary, financial, and operational analyses and studies.
  • Strong understanding of budgetary needs of existing and new activities, including analysis and projections of appropriations and limitations.
  • Ability to coordinate program budgets by developing funding guidelines, monitoring fund utilization, and identifying new fund allocations in compliance with legislative intent, or grant requirements.
  • Advanced knowledge of federal grants, budgets, braided funding models, and using financial data for program planning.

  Communication

  • Demonstrated experience communicating with diverse populations.
  • Experience working with internal and external parties to develop and manage communication standards, and branding efforts. Strong facilitation, problem solving and coaching skills, with the ability to provide consultation and/or technical assistance.
  • Strong oral and written cross-cultural communication skills and experience.
  • Ability to and experience in presenting to multiple types of audiences including workgroups, management teams, formal committees, strategic ally groups, and governing bodies.

  How to apply:

  • Complete the online application

  • Attach a Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement.

  • Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

  Questions/Need Help?

  If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Stephanie Mitchell at Voice: [503-979-7679] (TTY 711) or Email: stephanie.d.mitchell@oha.oregon.gov.

  TTY users may dial 711 or 1-800-735-2900.

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  Additional Information

  • Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
  • Candidates gathered from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.
  • If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
  • Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
  • If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
  • Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
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  The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.

  The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.

• About the company

  Oregon (/ˈɒrɡən/ ORR--gən) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States.

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